If you’ve been diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury, you probably have something like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis or “dorsal wrist syndrome.” Millions of Americans suffer these maladies, but each person’s cause can be different. Any job has different requirements that may cause repetitive stress to a different part of the body that may not …
Last week we talked about some symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, so this month we wanted to discuss a few causes. These activities and conditions can all lead to Thoracic outlet syndrome, which occurs when the thoracic outlet becomes narrowed and compresses the nerves and blood vessels. An Extra Rib Some people are born with …
Meralgia Paresthetica is a constellation of symptoms caused by a compression neuropathy (pinched nerve) of the Lateral Femoral Nerve (LFN). The LFN arises from the second and third lumbar spinal levels (L2,L3). As the LFN travels from the spine to the thigh region, the nerve can be pinched at the anterior pelvic tunnel. This tunnel …
Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling,weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. The median nerve and several tendons run from your forearm to your hand through a small space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel . The median nerve controls movement and feeling in your thumb and first three fingers (not your little …
What is peroneal nerve injury (foot drop)? A peroneal nerve injury (also called foot drop or drop foot), is a peripheral nerve injury that affects a patient’s ability to lift the foot at the ankle. While foot drop injury is a neuromuscular disorder, it can also be a symptom of a more serious injury, such as a …
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MIgraine headaches in St. Louis have become a real problem. Thousands of people in the city suffer from this debilitating issue. It costs people in many ways. You can’t work. You don’t want to spend time with your family and friends. It can be a nightmare for people that have to deal with it daily. …
Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can cause you to miss work, school, or social events. You can end up curled up in bed for the day, in excruciating pain. Migraine headaches are a scourge on those …
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We are asked quite a bit whether we will see St. Louis patients for migraine surgery, or if we’ll see out-of-town patients as well. Of course we do! Anyone may be able to achieve significant and lasting relief no matter where they call home! We are excited to help people from all over the globe …
Carpal tunnel syndrome usually starts gradually with numbness or tingling in your thumb, index and middle fingers that comes and goes. This may be associated with discomfort in your wrist and hand. Common carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include: Tingling or numbness. You may experience tingling and numbness in your fingers or hand, especially your thumb …
Chronic joint pain can be solved if you feel that it is becoming unlivable. It has become increasingly common. People are living longer, but the joints will break down at the same time that they would have normally, leaving millions of Americans with chronic joint pain in their advancing years. However, they don’t have to …
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